Sport picture of the day: muddy hands make light work

Mired in mud and with seemingly untraversable terrain in front of them, the 6,500 participants in the Strong Race competition near Tukums in Latvia had to help one another out to stand any hope of finishing. It provided a colourful picture opportunity

Participants cross a cold water pool during the Strong Race competition near Tukums.
Illustration: Ints Kalnins/REUTERS